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Sunday, August 19, 2012

American Bucket List

I love lists. America needed a list. With less than three weeks to split between two families, and Willow's first birthday--we needed to make sure that we did as much as possible with the time we had.

Naturally, we have a few categories.

People to visitFood to eatStuff to buy

Things to do

We wanted to spend time with our families, of course. We got to eat lunch (at Panang! Oh! How I missed that place and their delicious noodles) with Victoria and Daniel, as they prepared to make the move from Germany to Africa. We got to see Lylli's baby bump and laugh at Wil's funny stories. We got to visit with Katie after work. I got to hang out with Kristin, Denise, Chelsey, Emily, Mary, Nicole, and many others too! Adam wanted to hang out with his life long pal, Mike. They headed out to Buffalo Wild Wings--which was like killing two birds with one stone!

Daniel, Victoria, and us at Panang!

Now it's the end-ish of August, so it's hard to remember the beginning of July, but here are some things we did. Short-hand style.

Panang with the Meade's

Applebee's with the Kangs

Panera with Katie and Emma

Pizza Hut with Denise

Hair cut at my Aunt's salon

Willow's 1 year vaccinations at the county clinic ($10 per shot)

Willow's first pool experience

Ate at some delicious Mexican restaurants

Went out with Erica, Tim, and Katie

Lincoln Park Zoo with friends and family

Watched Little Women recording with the Kangs

Emma and Willow at the 4th of July party

Last day with Harabogee

Visit with Luke who was working at a Wisconsin camp

Traditional dinner at the Minnie Monese Golf Course with the Johnsons + Hannah

Mostly, it was a wonderful break from school and work. We loved seeing everyone that we did, eating too much great food/dessert, and celebrating Willow's first birthday in her birth country. It was an amazing trip--thank you all who hosted us, fed us, cleaned up after us, and gave us a break! Willow was spoiled beyond belief by all her doting family members, and we appreciated all the free child care! Thank you!

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